Symptoms of dizziness and nausea can include lightheadedness, vertigo, and feeling like you want to throw up:
- Dizziness: A feeling of unsteadiness, lightheadedness, or vertigo, which is a spinning sensation. Dizziness can also feel like floating, wooziness, or heavy-headedness.
- Nausea: Can include vomiting.
- Other symptoms: Can include:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Difficulty hearing
- Difficulty concentrating
- Blurred vision
- Sweating
- Vision changes such as seeing spots or lights
Dizziness and nausea can have many causes, including:
Stomach illnesses
A stomach virus or bacterial infection can cause nausea and vomiting. Dehydration from a stomach infection can also cause dizziness.
Low blood sugar
Also known as hypoglycemia, this can cause nausea, dizziness, shakiness, confusion, sweating, chills, a fast heartbeat, and pale skin.
Concussion
A mild traumatic brain injury that can cause dizziness, nausea, and headache.
Most cases of dizziness can be treated at home. However, you should seek emergency medical care if you experience dizziness or nausea along with any of the following symptoms:
- Feelings of numbness, weakness, or tingling
- Severe headache
- Slurred speech or trouble talking
- Chest pain
- Rapid heartbeat
- Trouble breathing
- Frequent vomiting